Vehicles · United States · 1943-1945
M8 Greyhound
armored reconnaissance car
A fast, six-wheeled scout car with an open-topped turret, the Greyhound screened advancing columns and probed enemy positions, becoming the most widely used American armored car of the war even though its light 37mm gun was outclassed against real tanks.
| crew | 4 |
|---|---|
| weight | 7.9 tons |
| armament | 37mm gun |
| speed | 55 mph |
| produced | ~8,500 |
